"When I went up there for the All Poly camp, I took my unofficial visit [to Utah] and I just fell in love with it right when I stepped on campus. It was just a feeling. The coaches up there are incredible. They treat you like their own son," he said. "When I went up there, I felt like I knew the players forever. It's like they were in a line waiting to introduce themselves to me."

One of the big factors in Tevi's commitment was his relationship with Utah safeties coach Morgan Scalley. "He's a cool dude. I love him. It's like he's my brother - like he's my best friend. It feels like we up grew up together," he said.

Tevi feels like he'll be a natural fit at defensive end for the Utes. "I think I'll fit pretty good into their defense. Coach Chad [Kauha'aha'a] is an excellent defensive line coach, but I'm not expecting to go there and start. I know I'm expected to work my butt off and try to get a starting spot," he said.

Tevi, who is LDS, plans on serving a two year mission after his freshman year. He also hopes to graduate early so he can join the Utes for spring practice after signing day.

"When I sat down and talked to Coach Scalley, he said I had 15 of the 16 core credits I need, and said I can graduate early if I wanted to come up in January. I can be there for spring, play in the fall and leave [on my mission] right after the bowl game," he said.